Best Western Empire Palace
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 6
- Reviews
Fantastic Hotel, Great Location and Helpful / Fun Staff!
- April 28, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I generaly wouldn't go for a Best Western in the US... however, this one is a jewel!
Beautiful hotel, very classy, great location and best of all, the staff went out of their way to make sure the stay was comfortable and the visit to Istanbul was as rich as possible.
The gentleman at the front desk, Ergin Akar, was professional, welcoming and full of fantastic recommendations on not only hotel services, but how to navigate the city / country. Big thanks!!!
Our bartender and "hooka teacher", Mustafa Can, was equally amazing... and handsome too! :-) He always had night caps and great stories ready as we ended our sightseeing days. How wonderful to fly 6k miles and find a new friend!
Overall travelers, this hotel is a great value and a pleasure to call a home away from home...
We had been cheated by this hole
- May 23, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Our reservation did not get honored. They found an excuse to send us to a cheap hotel, and then probably took a another customer who paid higher price. Be careful their tricks.
I highly recommend this hotel
- September 20, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The personal attention provided by the staff was outstanding. This is a small hotel, so do not expect the amenities you would receive at a very large hotel. (no pool, etc). The location is outstanding and is located in a well traveled busy area within easy walking distance of the major sights of Istanbul. Many shops line the streets of the area, and the Turks are polite and honest. I would recommend that you not get a room on the top floor since there is a restaurant above that floor, with all the accompanying noise. But we asked to be moved and the staff immediately did so at no charge. This may not be an option if the hotel is full.
Great location!!
- July 6, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We found this hotel on the web and not having been to Istanbul before thought this would be in great central location... and it is... a short walk to the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Roman Cistern, the Bizaar, Spice Markets.. and the tram runs right pass the front door. Hotels offers free internet and free breakfast each day. Great views from the roof top restaurant.
The best choice I have made
- October 7, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel is near to everything of interest in Istanbul and I had it so easy to visit touristical places.The rooms are very comfortable and cosy and the service is perfect.THE FOOD WAS GREAT! By the way, it is a very romantic place, I am thinking of proposing to my gf there :)